NovelEnglishChapter 170 1/6 AURORA Evelyn and I made it to the pack house and a chill breeze crossed the air. Dane was everywhere in my mind.
His voice echoed in my head, the look in his eyes seemed to be tattooed at the back of my mind.
I could almost see him standing in the shadows bracing himself against them so that we could leave.
He let us leave free.
Id seen something in his eyes, a fracture in the darkness, a glimmer of the man Id once loved.
The man I loved touching, feeling, hugging, kissing.
That was enough to makesure that I hadnt been wrong about him.
Go, get srest, Evelyn said as we stepped into the hallway.
There was a clip in her tone, but the exhaustion in her eyes softened her words.
I nodded, though I knew very well that I was not going to sleep.
While Evelyn walked to her room, my feet began moving automatically toward the little sitting room where comfort could be found during down times.
The fire had burned down to glowing embers, and the room was Chapter 170 in shadow, I sank into the armchair by the fireplace, my eyes.
fixed on the red glowing coals.
2/6 The pearl pendant lay heavily against my chest, its gentle clink.ag was a constant reminder of both its power and its cost.
I didnt have much tto sit in silence.
A knock at the door caughtoff guard.
Cin, I called, adjusting my position in the chair.
The door creaked open and Trajan stood in the doorway.
His face was somber, his dark eyes full of unspoken questions.
You left, he said, an edge of anger chafing at his words.
I let out a resigned sigh.
I couldnt wait .
His lips were pursed as he walked closer.
Evelyn toldwhat happened.
You went into the lair alone, Aurora.
Do you know how dangerous that was? I wasnt alone, I said, trying to keep my cool.
Thats not the point, he snapped, clearly irritated.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf Dane had let you in, you could be dead.
Or worse.
I had to try, I said, rising to meet his gaze.
Trajan, I saw him, The real Dane.
Hes still in there.
For a moment, Trajans face softened, before he shook his head .
And what if youre wrong? What if next tthe Nameless doesnt allow you to escape? Chapter 170 Im not wrong, I replied with certainty.
I cant be .
Not about this.
He stared atfor a long time, his jaw clenched tightly.
Finally, he blew out a deep breath and ran his hand through his hair.
Whats your plan? Because whatever youre doing, its not just saving Dane anymore.
The Nameless is getting stronger, and we need to do something.
I know, I said softly.
Which is why Im going to talk to him.
Trajans eyes went wide in surprise.
Speak with him? With Dane ? Yes, I said, my voice shaking slightly.
He knows things about the Nameless, his plans, and his weaknesses.
If theres any chance hell share that with me, we have to take it.
What? Trajan asked as his jaw dropped, his eyes searching mine as if he couldnt believe what I just said.
I shrugged at him.
Trajan swallowed and shook his head.
Do you think hell help you? he asked with a frown, unconvinced.
I believe hell do anything to protect our children, I said.
Even if it means going against the Nameless.
Trajans frown deepened, but he didnt argue anymore.
Chapter 170 4/6 With a hint of reluctance, he nodded.
If this is what you want, then I have no other choice but to support you, because I couldnt risk letting you sneak there alone again... but, promise.
I will, I said, though I knew that was a lic.
I am sorry, Trajan, I have to do this alone.
He turned and leftthen, and I dropped back onto the chair, thinking fast.
If I could get Dane to talk, everything could change, but it was a gamble .
A big one.
I think I should talk to him, today itself.
I looked out the window and it was almost dawn, I got up and like a mindless fool, I made my way out of the pack house, even though this felt like a suicide mission, I had to do it, I was chosen for a reason, I guess.
I made my way back along my route to the border of Nameless territory.
It wasnt long before I got company.
Dane emerged from the darkness like he was expecting me.
His eyes glowed in the moonlight, their golden rings shining, and he seemed as strong as ever.
Aurora, he said, his voice low.
Dane, I replied, trying my best to sound composed .
He looked atfor a moment, his face indifferent.
I told you, you shouldnt be here.
Chapter 170 I need to talk to you, I persisted, closing the distance between us a little more.
His jaw hardened.
About what? The Nameless, I told him.
I need to know what hes planning.
Danes eyes narrowed and the darkness wrapping around him tugged and shifted in a silent current.
And you think Ill tell you? I think you will, I said, holding his gaze.
For them.
For one brief moment, his face slipped and a hairline fracture appeared in the concrete of his calm. Them? Our children, I whispered.
Tristan and Seraphina.
They need.
you, Dane.
They need their father.
He turned his head, his jaw clenched.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe darkness around him seemed at a loss, not knowing how to fill in.
You dont understand, he said finally.
The Nameless ... hes not just a god.
Hes a force.
A storm.
You cant stop him.
I can try, I said.
But I need your help.
Dane looked into my eyes again, and for a moment, I thought he might say no.
But then he sighed, and the stiffness in his shoulders eased a fraction.
There is a relic, he whispered.
It gives him power.
If you can Chapter 170 6/6 destroy it ... His voice trailed off and he shook tailed off his head But its not easy.
He is bound to it, yet so am I.
If you destroy it, you will also destroy me.
My heart clenched at his words, though I didnt let it show.
Then well find another way, I declared with conviction.
Danes face relaxed, and there was almost a glimmer of hope.
Youve always been stubborn.
I gave him a slight smile.
And you always liked that about me.
There was a moment when it felt like the weight of everything had been released.
But then, the darkness moving along the floor around Dage changed, and his eyes becserious. You need to go, he pressed, the gravity of his tone now different.
If he finds out that we spoke ... I will go, I said.
But I shall return.
Aurora ... leave now, he growled through gritted teeth as he balled his fist and dosed his eyes. 2 Write
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